31 Tex. Admin. Code § 55.402
Applicability and Exceptions
Effective May 1, 202651 TexReg 2401Source Note: The provisions of this §55.402 adopted to be effective January 1, 2008, 32 TexReg 10011; amended to be effective March 15, 2021, 46 TexReg 1658; amended to be effective May 1, 2026, 51 TexReg 2401.Texas Secretary of State
- (a) This subchapter applies to a party boat that operates on inland waters of this state.
(b) The annual water safety inspection required by this §55.406(c) of this title (relating to Inspections and Certifications) is not required for a vessel that:
- (1) is carrying passengers for hire; and
- (2) carries a valid and current certificate of inspection issued pursuant to federal law.
- (c) A person is not required to obtain a party boat operator's license if that person possesses a valid and current federal pilot's or captain's license issued by the United States Coast Guard or other federal agency.
(d) This subchapter does not apply to:
- (1) a boat that is less than 30 feet in length;
- (2) a sailboat; or
- (3) any vessel used for training or instructional purposes while it is not being used as a party boat.
Source Note:The provisions of this §55.402 adopted to be effective January 1, 2008, 32 TexReg 10011; amended to be effective March 15, 2021, 46 TexReg 1658; amended to be effective May 1, 2026, 51 TexReg 2401.